370 Dorset St. S. Burlington VT 05403 802-651-8760 Mon-Sat 10-6 Sunday 11-5 info@canoeimports.com

New England's Largest Selection of Canoes and Kayaks Find links, news and information about paddling in Vermont, including forecasts, lake levels and stream flows at Vermont Paddling.

Buy It Online

Rentals

Instruction

Canoes

Kayaks

Stand Up Paddleboards

Used Boats

Accessories

Racks

Spray Skirts

Intro to Kayaking       Sea Kayaking Essentials       Kayak Rescue       Kayak Rolling

Kayak Rescue

Capsizes happen - even to the best paddlers. Knowing how to get back into your boat from deep water will give you confidence in all conditions. We'll talk about dressing for conditions and carrying rescue gear on your boat. Learn and practice proper wet exits and re-entry. Review proper technique for forward, reverse, and draw strokes. We'll learn to rescue ourselves and others with Eskimo, 'T' and paddle float rescues.

Classes meet at North Beach - Reservations are required (July - August) Tuesdays 6-8 pm $49/per person (includes all necessary equipment)

Clothing and Equipment - All participants should dress appropriately for weather conditions and water temperature. Plan on getting wet, and please, no cotton clothing. The following list is the minimum equipment required for a successful class. Full water bottle Change of clothes Snack Rain/wind gear Water shoes Hat and sunglasses Sunscreen